Mary Foty

As a paralegal student working towards becoming a Licensed Paralegal, I am self-assured in my abilities and eager to make a mark in the legal field. My experience in advocacy and leadership includes engaging with the Centennial College Law Association to support domestic students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color, with a certificate completion in the BIPOC Excellence and Engagement Program at Centennial College. Additionally, I have volunteered with the Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia and collaborated with marginalized young artists. Outside of my professional endeavors, I am a committed artist and advocate for individuals with diabetes, championing acceptance, empowerment, and self-expression. I am seeking to join a law firm that mirrors my dedication to human rights, criminal law, and creating a positive impact on people's lives.

BIPOC, Excellence Community and Engagement

Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, April 2024

Alternative Dispute Resolution (in progress)

Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, August 2024

Digital Media

Springboard, July 2019

• Radicalized Student Support Centre at Centennial College, BIPOC, Excellence & Engagement Program: Provided supported to domestic students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color their academic journey while studying at Centennial College for success, March-April 2024.
• Centennial Law Association at Centennial College: Created and designed the club's banner for recognition and networking events in Nov 2023.
• Type One Together, Illustrator for a Type 1 Diabetes Colouring Book: Created a coloring book using images of children living with type 1 juvenile diabetes to help and support newly diagnosed children in hospitals across the United States. Collaborated with the publishing company to ensure that the process was executed accurately. Published Sept 2023.
• Empowering Type 1 Diabetics through Illustration and Advocacy: Worked on various commission projects since 2020. Focused on promoting acceptance, body positivity and embracement with those living with type 1 diabetes, especially women through hand-drawn delicate line art illustrations. Collaborated with diabetes companies and organizations such as Dexcom Canada and Omnipod.